How to draw a circle in 2D CAD

The circle tool draws a circle from its centre point out to the radius you drag. Use it for holes, columns, round tables and anything round.

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How to use circle in BenCAD

1. Pick CIRCTap CIRC in the toolbar, in the Shapes group.
2. Press at the centrePress where the centre of the circle should be. It snaps to the grid and to end points.
3. Drag to the radiusDrag outwards. The radius shows as you drag. Let go to place the circle.

Tips

• Add a diameter (Ø) or radius (R) dimension with the dimension tool.
• Mark the centre with a centre mark for drawings that will be made.
• Lines can snap to a circle's tangent point when "Circle tangent" snapping is on.

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• How to prepare a DXF for laser cutting or CNC
• 2D CAD for laser cutting and CNC

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